Agreements Not to Contest Unemployment Claims Are Now Unlawful
For many years, Minnesota employers have been prohibited from seeking the waiver of an employee’s right to file a claim for unemployment insurance benefits. As of July 1, 2012, employers are also prohibited from agreeing not to contest unemployment claims. Specifically, employers are prohibited from entering into an agreement with an employee to not contest […]
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers
A commercial driver must be drug‑free in order to be qualified to drive a motor vehicle, and motor carriers are required by federal law to conduct certain forms of drug and alcohol testing for commercial drivers. This article briefly summarizes the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) mandatory drug and alcohol testing requirements for commercial drivers. […]